To: Board of Supervisors
From: Warren Lai, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Report Title: Approve and Authorize to fully close a portion of Newell Avenue and Lilac Drive on June 2, 2025, through August 29, 2025, from 7:30 a.m. through 5:30 p.m., Walnut Creek area.
?Recommendation of the County Administrator ? Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
ADOPT Resolution approving and authorizing the Public Works Director, or designee, to fully close a portion of Newell Avenue, between Idlewood Drive and Circle Drive and Lilac Drive between Newell Avenue and the Walnut Creek city limits, on June 2, 2025, through August 29, 2025, from 7:30 a.m. through 5:30 p.m., for the purpose of installing a new water main, Walnut Creek area. (District II)
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.
BACKGROUND:
Due to the narrow road width and alignment of the new water main, East Bay Municipal Utility District has requested a road closure of Newell Avenue and Lilac Drive during construction hours to install a new water main. There is insufficient road width to safely operate the necessary construction equipment for the pipeline installation and maintain through traffic. The applicant shall follow the guidelines set forth by the Public Works Department.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The applicant will be unable to close the road to complete planned water main installation.
c: Kellen O'Connor-Engineering Services, Marke Smith-Engineering Services, Devon Patel-Engineering Services, Bob Hendry-Engineering Services, Chris Lau-Maintenance, CHP, Sheriff-Patrol Div. Commander
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
and for Special Districts, Agencies and Authorities Governed by the Board
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IN THE MATTER OF: Approving and authorizing the Public Works Director, or designee, to fully close a portion of Newell Avenue, between Idlewood Drive and Circle Drive and Lilac Drive between Newell Avenue and the Walnut Creek city limits, on June 2, 20...
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